Animal prints were the new, wild trend in New York's 2016 Fashion Week. Perhaps, the biggest difference between the 2016 fashion collections and years past is that the clothing is not merely animal fur prints, but it is the outline and entire animal that has inspired the pa

Animal prints were the new, wild trend in New York's 2016 Fashion Week. Perhaps, the biggest difference between the 2016 fashion collections and years past is that the clothing is not merely animal fur prints, but it is the outline and entire animal that has inspired the patterns. This theme was carried throughout the fashion week as Stella McCartney designed swan printed pants and Marc Jacobs showed off Mickey Mouse patches and diamond crested mouse pins. Cats were once again a huge hit as Dolce & Gabbana designed a striking red dress with kitties in different playful positions patterned all over it. The designer Gucci revealed a parrot knitted sweater while Dries Van Noten showcased leopard printed suits. The animal theme really has no limit when it comes to a fun, playful and engaging piece. Perhaps, one of the most unique animal pieces was when designer Undercover attached a giant velvet maroon insect to an earth toned green jacket!

UnderCover

Stella McCartney

Dolce & Gabbana

Some our favorite cruelty free designers in this years show were:

1. Stella McCartney-Stella McCartney has always strived to bring cruelty free alternatives andsustainability to her fashion line. By not using fur or animal skins in her designs or production she has changed the fashion industry dramatically. ​2. Marc Bower-Fur-free, leather-free, and most recently wool-free, Marc Bower officially launched his 100% cruelty-free fashion line at this years New York Fashion Week with the help of PETA, who inspired his cruelty-free decision after seeing PETA videos of animals being tortured and abused for fashion.​3. Öhlin/D- With the mission of "making beautiful clothing and manufacturing consciously," designers Jacob Park and Anne Deane are supporting #NewYorkValues in their new, artsy line Öhlin/D. After their NYFW debut last season, the cruelty-free, ready-to-wear clothing has an invisible "cool girl" printed all over it. You want their label in your closet, stat.(Credit: Öhlin/D)

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